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Access2Markets
Helping small firms make the most of EU trade deals
EU and WTO
The EU's role in the World Trade Organization and our ideas for reform
Transparency
See the texts the EU has tabled in trade negotiations
EU sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine
The EU has adopted a comprehensive and robust package of restrictive sanctions
Enforcement and protection
How the EU enforces international rules and protects European businesses from unfair trade
Latest News
EU and the Philippines announce resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement
Today, the EU and the Philippines officially announced the resumption of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) – with sustainability at its core.
WTO rules on renewable energy dispute
In a ruling published on 5 March 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO) upheld the EU’s ability to take environmental and climate-based action under the Renewable Energy Directive (‘RED II’).
EU secures results at WTO Ministerial but important work remains to reform global trade rulebook
The European Commission was instrumental in brokering important outcomes at the 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (MC13) that ended Friday in Abu Dhabi.